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Decline in the population of Indian native fishes due to introduction of Clarias gariepinus in river Yamuna can be categoriesd as
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Clarias gariepinus (African catfish) is an alien species introduced into the Yamuna River.
Its introduction threatens native fish populations by predation, competition, or altering the ecosystem.
This is a classic case of alien species invasion.
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